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Which structure is primarily involved in the retrieval of emotional memories?
Amygdala
What is the primary function of the Papez circuit in emotional memory?
Memory consolidation and retrieval
What is the primary function of the amygdala in emotional memory formation?
Regulation of emotional arousal
According to Kleinsmith and Kaplan (1963), what is the effect of high arousal on memory consolidation?
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What is the role of the amygdala in emotional memory retrieval?
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Which neural mechanism is involved in the consolidation of emotional memories?
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What is the effect of left or right temporal lobectomy on emotional memory consolidation?
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What is the role of the medial temporal lobe in emotional memory?
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What is the relationship between emotional arousal and recognition memory?
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Which of the following studies found that the interaction between the amygdala and the medial temporal lobe predicts better memory for emotional events?
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What is the primary neural mechanism underlying emotional episodic memory?
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What is the term for the process by which the brain consolidates emotional memories over time?
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What is the primary function of the amygdala in emotional memory retrieval?
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Which brain region is involved in the recollection-enhancing effect of emotion in memory retrieval?
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What is the term for the process by which emotional experiences are encoded and stored in memory?
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According to Dolcos et al. (2017), what is a current direction in emotional episodic memory research?
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What is the term for the process by which the hippocampus and amygdala interact to retrieve emotional memories?
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What is the primary focus of the field of cognitive neuroscience of emotional memory?
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Study Notes
Emotions and Memory
- Emotions increase consolidation of memories, with high arousal words associated with higher recall rates over time
- Kleinsmith and Kaplan (1963) found that paired-associate learning is influenced by arousal and interpolated interval
- LaBar and Phelps (1998) discovered that the medial temporal lobe plays a crucial role in arousal-mediated memory consolidation
The Papez Circuit
- The Papez circuit is involved in the consolidation of emotional memories
- The medial temporal lobe, including the amygdala and hippocampus, is essential for emotional memory formation
Neural Mechanisms Underlying Emotions and Memory
- The amygdala and medial temporal lobe memory system interact to predict better memory for emotional events (Dolcos et al., 2004)
- Arousal-mediated memory consolidation involves the activation of the β-adrenergic system (Cahill et al., 1994)
- The amygdala and hippocampus are critical for retrieving emotional memories, with the hippocampus involved in recollection (Dolcos et al., 2005)
Emotional Memory Retrieval
- Emotional memories can be retrieved after long periods of time, with the hippocampus and amygdala playing a crucial role (Botzung et al., 2010)
- Autobiographical emotional memories are also dependent on the hippocampus and amygdala (Botzung et al., 2010)
Key Findings
- Emotions increase memory consolidation and retrieval, with the amygdala and medial temporal lobe playing critical roles
- The hippocampus is essential for recollection-enhanced emotional memory retrieval
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